Interstate-35 In Denton Closed After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Fire Engine

DENTON (CBSDFW.COM) – A traffic nightmare in Denton after the driver of a pickup slammed into a fire engine.

The accident happened before sunrise Thursday in the northbound lanes of Interstate-35E at Mayhill.

(credit: Denton Fire Department)

The impact of the crash left the fire engine dented and the pickup crumpled. The front end of the truck was damaged so badly that the driver was trapped inside. The highway has been shutdown while members of the Denton Police Department and Denton Fire Department work to get the driver out of the vehicle and clear the scene.

(credit: Denton Fire Department)

Police say the driver is hurt, but the injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening. No firefighters were injured.

The northbound lanes of the highway are expected to be closed for several hours.

from CBS Dallas / Fort Worth https://ift.tt/3gzBiVm